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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,554.28, 39,404.94 and 15,979

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,554.28, 39,404.94 and 15,979 is: 22,051.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,554.28 : 39,404.94 = 15,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,554.28/39,404.94 = 15,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,554.28x = 39,404.94 × 15,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,554.28x = 629,651,536.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,651,536.26/28,554.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,051.04

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